1. continuing for a long time or constantly recurring
Usage: medical
2. having a bad habit or problem that continues for a long time
3. very bad or severe
Usage: informal

Examples

• She suffers from chronic back pain that has lasted for years.
• The patient was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
• He’s a chronic complainer who finds fault with everything.
• The company has chronic financial problems.
• Chronic stress can lead to serious health issues.
• The chronic shortage of teachers affects many schools.
• That movie was chronic – I walked out halfway through.